The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Varenna
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Varenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Varenna will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lausanne for Varenna every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lausanne to Varenna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Varenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£69 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lausanne to Varenna train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:34 Lausanne | 5h51 | 16:25 Varenna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lausanne to Varenna
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lausanne to Varenna trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lausanne and Varenna from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lausanne to Varenna train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lausanne and Varenna
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but spaces are limited.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Olivedo
- Albergo Milano
- Hotel du Lac
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, consisting of two platforms and a main hall for ticketing and waiting.
- Bus: Local bus services connect the station to nearby towns
- Ferry: Ferry services available to other towns on Lake Como
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